Christmas Pies
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INGREDIENTS FILLING
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup golden raisins (sultanas)
1/4 cup dates
1/4 cup candied peel
1/4 cup glace cherries
1/4 cup flaked almonds
1 ripe banana, peeled
4 tablespoons Brandy or whiskey
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon grated nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon allspicePASTRY
1 cup flour
1/2 cup shortening
6 tablespoons cold waterFILLING - Combine all the filling ingredients either by hand or, if you wish a smoother texture, in a food processor. Set aside.
PASTRY - Rub shortening into flour until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs. Add enogh water to enable the pastry to hold together.
Roll out pastry and cut into circles. Press circles into the bottom of lightly oiled baking tins. Put the filling inside and cover with another pastry circle. Press down the edges and make a small steam hole in the top. Bake in a hot 400 degree oven until pies are golden in color.
NOTE - These pies can be frozen before baking either in the pie plate or removed from the pie plate once they are solid. The filling will keep for 1 week in the refrigerator, covered.